Abstract
This study investigates the impact of green procurement on economic development in Nigeria. Green procurement defined as the integration of environmental criteria into purchasing and supply decisions is assessed as a strategic driver of sustainable growth of a country. The study surveys 150 Chief Procurement Officers and management staff from selected listed manufacturing organizations in Nigeria, from a population of 240, using Yamane’s formula. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Descriptive Statistics, Pearson Correlation, and Regression Analysis (SPSS version 25). Three hypotheses test the relationship between green procurement and GDP growth, employment generation, and export performance. Results show that green procurement has a significant positive effect on all the three indicators. The findings show that, apart from improving environmental outcomes, green procurement supports economic growth through cost efficiency, enhanced competitiveness, and innovation. The study recommends implementing comprehensive green procurement policies, offering incentives for sustainable suppliers, and investing in capacity-building initiatives to strengthen green procurement adoption across industries in Nigeria.
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